Quinn DuPont
Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains
Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains
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Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2018
Publisher: Polity Press
Cryptocurrencies and blockchains, originating from the enigmatic realm of Bitcoin, have emerged as transformative forces reshaping the dynamics of digital media and society. As regulators, governments, and the public grapple to comprehend this evolving landscape, a comprehensive guide is needed to unravel the complexities. Enter Quinn DuPont, in his enlightening book, "Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains: The Future of Money." DuPont adeptly navigates readers through the evolving landscape, unveiling how blockchain technology underpins novel forms of value exchange and social coordination. He demystifies cryptocurrencies and blockchains, presenting them to readers in terms of their developers, users, investment prospects, risks, political and legal implications, social and industrial applications, and their profound implications for the emerging new economy. Throughout the book, DuPont compellingly argues that cryptocurrencies and blockchains are, in essence, social technologies empowering developers and users to embark on unprecedented experiments with social and political levers.
This insightful and timely work dispenses with hype and provides a sober examination of this crucial and rapidly evolving topic. It serves as an indispensable resource for students and scholars of culture, politics, media, and the economy, as well as anyone seeking to comprehend, participate in, or shape the future of work and society. By delving into the shadowy origins of Bitcoin, exploring the transformative power of cryptocurrencies and blockchains, and examining their profound implications for the future, "Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains: The Future of Money" offers a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for navigating this digital revolution.
Weight: 356g
Dimension: 151 x 210 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509520244
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